In 2016, with the partnership of HTC, Google launched the
next wave of Google products and introduced the Pixel series. Finely crafted
and sublimely engineered, Google welcomes; Google Pixel and the Pixel XL to the
family.

Both phones, stylish and versatile, share many similarities
with only a few notable differences. What
are the main differences between the two? The Pixel XL provides a larger
battery capacity, offering a 3450mAh compared to the capacity of the Pixel
which is 2770MAh. The Pixel XL is equipped with a 5.5” QHD AMOLED Display 2560
x 1440 (534ppi) in contrast to the smaller 5” FHD AMOLED screen 1920 x 1080
(441ppi) of the Pixel. The Pixel XL has larger dimensions, resulting in a
larger screen and a slightly heavier weight.

Similarities between
the XL and Pixel?

Apart from the few mentioned differences, the Pixel XL and
Pixel share many similarities in both their hardware and software features. Both
extending exceptional storage to their users, offering 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 32 or
128 GB of internal storage.

Both phones run on state of the art Snapdragon 821
Processors, compared to the competitors on the market. The Snapdragon 821 has a
10% increase in performance, compared to older versions, resulting in an
improved performance in the phones VR as well. Being the first phones to run on
this processor plus with the GPU being the Adreno 530 offering higher clock
speeds, the Pixel and Pixel XL devices are the fastest and most up to date phones
on the market.

As Google dives deeper into the VR world, Google has
created the Pixel and Pixel XL to be the first phones suitable to work with
Google’s Daydream VR platform. Highly awaited and not a disappointment, this
feature will be greatly appreciated by many users. The Pixel XL’s larger 5.5
QHD screen is ideal for maximum enjoyment, along with it’s feature of sharper
and clearer images on the screen.

Design

Both phones offer an attractive streamline design, offered
in three colors; ‘Quite Black’, ‘Really Blue’ and ‘Very Silver’. All phones are
finished with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, USB Type C connection and a 3.55mm
headphone jacks feature. The all-day battery holds a seven-hour charge with
only 15 minutes of charge time, thanks to the phones ability to charge at a
very fast speed, perfect for everybody with a busy schedule.

Now introducing unlimited cloud storage to Pixel and XL
users, Google has taken off the size limitation and compression of images. Unlimited
and free (!) storage space for full resolution images and videos that are shot
with your Pixel. A crowd pleaser for all Pixel and XL users.

Pixel and XL Camera

What would a phone be today without a camera? Crucial to a
phone, the Google Pixel series do not compromise on delivering the highest
quality to their users. Both phones sporting the 12.3 MP camera and have been
observed as the highest rated smartphone camera tested to date, and have
received a prestigious photography score of 89. Offering the highest standard
of quality, no doubt means only the best for Pixel and XL users, including; great
exposure, light balance, speedy auto focus and superb control, all producing
the perfect picture for Google users.

Google Assistant

The first to have the Google Assistant programmed right
into the software, the Pixel and XL are already ahead of the game. Simple to
use and a tremendous asset to have, this voice command feature will save users
a ton of time and hassle. Simply hold the home button down and say the command
“word”, Google Assistant will than pop up and is ready for your command. Use
Google Assistant to find out the weather, play your favourite song, or pull up
something from the web. The options and help from your Google Assistant are endless.

Updates and Support

Google phone users will be offered the great advantage of
always being the first to get the latest Android software updates and Google
will update the Pixel and XL as soon as updates are ready. Google’s impeccable
support team offers 24-hour live support to help with all your needs and
questions. With amazing Google features, such as; Google Duo (Google’s own
video calling app), state of the art processor, Google Assistant, Daydream VR platform,
the number one phone camera on the market and all-day battery with a speed
charging feature, it’s no doubt why Google Pixel and Pixel XL are taking the
lead in todays competitive phone market.